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Bowery Farming introduces Crispy Leaf lettuce
Bowery Farming, the modern indoor farming company, announced May 28 its newest leafy greens launch, Bowery Crispy Leaf Lettuce (Crispy Leaf). According to a news release, a reinvigorated version of iceberg lettuce that is refreshing... more »
North Carolina farmers connected to consumers with ‘Still Growing’
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our food supply chain, farmers in North Carolina are finding new ways to reach consumers looking for fresh local produce and food for their families. In Lee County,... more »
Washington agriculture has new COVID-19 requirements
On May 28, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee released Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers” which provides required protections that must be in place by June 4. Full details of requirements can be found... more »
Big success seen with Viva Fresh’s Clean Eating Challenge
Not everything has thrived in the midst of a pandemic but the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge participants have proven that they can still deliver positive results with a more than 160-pound cumulative weight loss... more »
Smarter energy usage is key to a greener future – including greenhouses
LED lightbulbs, programmable thermostats, high-density insulation and electric vehicles – despite these innovations, about two-thirds of the energy produced in the U.S. is lost to inefficiencies, according to national studies. For scientists and economists who work... more »
Georgia Grown connects to consumers with UGA Extension’s help
Like the moments before a race begins, dozens of staff with Georgia Grown and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension prepared to load thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables into hundreds of waiting cars... more »
Virtual field days in Iowa to explore farm operations
Emma and Marcus Johnson, of Buffalo Ridge Orchard in Central City, Iowa, will host a virtual field day with Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) exploring food safety and packhouse sanitation on Tuesday, June 2, from... more »
Safety at work on California strawberry farms
A new video produced by the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) highlights how strawberry farmers, in the midst of peak harvest season and during a global pandemic, are implementing safety practices in the fields to keep... more »
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